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1/22/2026 | 6 PM


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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – UC San Diego junior Leo Beath posted a 20-point, nine-rebound performance as the Tritons rolled to an 83-62 win over Cal State Bakersfield Saturday afternoon inside the Icardo Center. Beath was one of three in double figures for the Tritons, who improved to 14-5 overall, 4-3 Big West. Alex Chaikin added 14 and Bol Dengdit poured in 12 in the win. Tom Beattie contributed eight points, seven rebounds, four assists and a personal best four steals.
 
The Tritons used a suffocating defense to limit the Roadrunners to just 32% shooting – the lowest by a UC San Diego opponent this season. The Tritons matched a season best with 13 steals.
 
Cal State Bakersfield fell to 8-12 overall (2-6 Big West) with the home setback.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Making his second straight start, Chaikin came out firing from distance. He hit his first three from deep – the Tritons knocked down five-of-seven from beyond the arc – and UC San Diego built a 26-15 lead with 7:02 to play in the first half. On the other end of the floor, the Triton defense limited Bakersfield to just 4-of-20 shooting (20%).

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Chaikin hit four from distance to lead all scorers with 12, and the Tritons led 38-30 at the half. UC San Diego’s defense allowed the ‘Runners to connect on just 27% of their first half shot tries. Tom Beattie paced the Tritons with seven first half rebounds, with Leo Beath scoring eight and grabbing five boards.
 
UC San Diego began the second half on a 12-0 run thanks to seven quick points from Beath and a three-ball from Bol Dengdit. From there, the Tritons continued to pull away.
 
UC San Diego outscored the ‘Runners 45-32 in the second half. Trap Johnson scored a career-high nine in the win – including seven after halftime.
 
TRITON TIDBITS


UC San Diego now leads the Division I series between these programs, 6-5.
The Tritons are tied for first nationally in wins away from home (nine) with Belmont and Gonzaga.
With the win, the Tritons improved to 4-0 in Saturday Big West games.
The Tritons are 12-1 when leading at halftime.
UC San Diego outscored Cal State Bakersfield 36-20 in the paint.
Christopher Cox hit a three-pointer in the win, scoring his first collegiate points.
UC San Diego used the same starting five for the second straight game: Prospere, Chaikin, Beattie, Beath, and Dengdit.

 
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UP NEXT
UC San Diego is back on the road Thursday night when the Tritons visit UC Davis for a 6 p.m. tip. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and 97.3 The Fan, with a link to live stats on UCSDTritons.com.
 
About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 24-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 38 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world’s preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in NCAA Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.
 
 
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